Mister Come Tomorrow
| Mister, Come Tomorrow | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shamas Nawab Siddiqui |
| Produced by | Nawazuddin Siddiqui[1] |
| Starring | Jai hind Kumar Maneesha Marzare |
| Edited by | Rahul Tiwari |
Running time | 17 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Mister, Come Tomorrow[2] is a 2015 short film directed by Shamas Nawab Siddiqui and produced by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It is the debut film of the latter as producer.[3] The film deals with the controversial Islamic practice of Nikah halala.[2]
Plot
[edit]Imtiaz divorces his wife in anger but soon realizes his mistake and wants her back. However, as per the Nikah Halala law, he can only get her back by marrying her to someone else who must consummate the marriage. So he arranges her marriage to someone else. But the day after the Nikah (Marriage) when Imtiaz goes to get his wife back, her new husband is not ready to divorce her as he wants to reap the benefits of this marriage. He fools Imtiaz by claiming that he hasn't consummated the marriage yet, and therefore Imtiaz cannot take his wife back. Imtiaz struggles daily to get his wife back.[4][5][6]
Cast
[edit]Reactions
[edit]The film won 10 international awards and was well received by some by the Muslim community, especially women.[10]
The film evoked an angry response from Islamic clerics like Maulana Arshad Farooqui, the chairman of Fatwa Online of Deoband, criticized Nawazuddin and said he didn't know Shariyat. Qazi Rohan of Madarsa Abibul Uloom, condemned Nawazuddin and his brother for questioning an Islamic practice despite being Muslim.[10]
Shaista Amber, the head of the All India Muslim Women's Personal Law Board (AIMWPLB) was supportive of the movie and said, "If the government supports me, I would like to screen this movie in villages where the community’s women are exploited through misuse of such laws. In fact, the exploitation is nothing short of rape."[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Times Of India. "Nawazuddin Siddiqui: I'm prod that I can call myself a successful producer". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ a b Indian Express. "Nawazuddin Sddiqui production short film Miyaan Kal Aana Mister Come Tomorrow in California". www.indianexpress.com.
- ^ Filmi Beat. "Nawazuddin Siddiqui Miss Cannes 2015 Miyan Kal Aana premiere". filmibeat.com.
- ^ "Mister Come Tomorrow Miyaan Kal Aana, directed by Shamaz Nawab Siddiqu".
- ^ Hindustan Times. "Nawazuddin Siddiqui's brother makes his Cannes debut this year". www.hindustantimes.com.
- ^ Bollywood Hungama. "Nawazuddin Siddiqui turns producer for a short film". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ Deccan Chronicle. "Miyan Kal Aana: Mister Come Tomorrow". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Times Of India. "Nawazuddin Siddiqui turns producer for his brother's short fim "Mister Come Tomorrow". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ Mid Day. "Miyaan Kal Aana: Mister Come Tomorrow". www.mid-day.com.
- ^ a b c Pandey, Manish Chandra (24 January 2018). "Now, a movie based on 'Halala' angers clerics". Hindustan Times.
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